A story makes us think: This could be us…. It could be me. In their shoes, what would I do? Storytelling gives us a new perspective. It …
A Story Is A Way Into Other People’s Lives.

Lived Experience of Design and Home: Original Stories and Insights

A story makes us think: This could be us…. It could be me. In their shoes, what would I do? Storytelling gives us a new perspective. It …

Could you live someone else’s life? At school my favourite part of geography class was about people living in far off lands. Savannah, tundra, tropical …

I was looking for a house for quite a while. I wanted something in the same locality near my work and viewed about 5 -10 …

It’s been a year since my dad went into residential care When someone with dementia moves into residential care it is because they need more …

1970’s: bedroom: Swirling carpets and bright, bold, patterned curtains, a candlewick bedspread and sky blue-painted walls. This painting of my bedroom is from my ‘A’ …

I’ve lived in this community my entire life. In this area you always felt a strong sense of community. There are a lot of families …

Women’s Aid: When a woman first comes here it’s important how you greet her. Most of all she needs a cup of tea. And she …

The shop has helped people through difficult circumstances: marriage break up, divorce, unemployment, bereavement. It is a pretty bad situation when people don’t know where …

We all do nursing at Uni – so we all live together. I also work as an auxiliary for the Trust doing agency work. Last …

I love my home, it’s where I’m happiest. It’s not special…. but it’s special to me. I used to be a real mad collector and …